Serita Morgan
White Plains
Summary
Accomplished IT Cybersecurity Specialist with a proven track record at DHS/CISA, enhancing data governance and compliance. Expert in risk management and strategic planning, driving a 20% reduction in recurring issues. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring robust cybersecurity coordination and executive decision-making.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Cybersecurity Specialist
DHS/CISA
Arlington
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Led data-driven operations and compliance initiatives supporting the CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee (CSAC) and national critical infrastructure protection efforts.
- Led stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen federal data management and enhance cybersecurity coordination.
- Enhanced governance by improving data quality, ensuring process transparency, and fostering interagency coordination.
- Developed and implemented data governance processes improving information accuracy and lineage across advisory operations.
- Partnered with internal and external teams to assess data health and integrity for executive decision-making.
- Analyzed and maintained data pipelines and systems to ensure accurate and timely stakeholder reporting.
- Ensured FACA and federal data compliance, supporting digital transformation and system modernization goals.
- Led efforts to conduct research and analysis of potential nominees for CSAC membership, providing recommendations to CISA leadership for executive branch engagement and succession planning.
- Key Tools & Skills: SharePoint | Power BI | Data Quality Analysis | Data Governance
IG Compliance program manager
Air Force
Joint Base Andrews
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Directed enterprise-wide data analysis and risk management for 1,300 personnel, improving data visibility and compliance alignment across mission systems.
- Designed and led data-driven compliance programs utilizing metrics to identify quality and process trends.
- Applied data-driven risk analysis to identify compliance trends, evaluate inspection findings, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate organizational exposure.
- Applied data lineage principles to track findings and root causes, reducing recurring issues by 20%.
- Integrated data quality assessment into inspection systems, enhancing leadership decision support.
- Briefed senior leaders on compliance and data integrity risks, resulting in actionable improvements.
- Authored standardized data reporting methodologies that improved traceability and consistency across multiple commands.
- Coordinated staffing and resource allocation for inspection teams in collaboration with headquarters and external partners, ensuring readiness and mission alignment.
Air Inspection Division Manager
Air Force
Joint Base Andrews
11.2016 - 11.2020
- Led the AFIS (Air Force Inspection System) as the primary administrator for 90 global organizations and 100,000 members.
- Led division operations to ensure mission readiness and effective resource management.
- Developed strategic plans aligning division goals with organizational objectives and directives.
- Advanced data and compliance governance programs through process automation and centralized information management.
- Oversaw data aggregation, lineage tracking, and reference data standardization, enhancing data integrity across AFIS systems.
- Collaborated with IT stakeholders to enhance data pipeline performance and reporting accuracy.
- Introduced governance automation using SharePoint workflows, improving reporting timeliness by 15%.
- Supported merger and alignment of Air National Guard inspection data with enterprise systems.
- Represented ANG in 19 national forums advising on governance and data compliance strategy.
- Facilitated communication between divisions, streamlining processes and enhancing collaboration effectiveness.
- Analyzed performance data to identify areas for improvement within operational workflows.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and strengthening leadership capabilities within the team.
- Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and controls.
IT Specialist
Air Force
Jacksonville
11.1999 - 11.2016
- Managed a $3M+ IT portfolio, achieving 97% on-time delivery for technology modernization projects.
- Managed ATO compliance for four organizations, supporting 1,200+ users and aligning cybersecurity efforts.
- Delivered secure and compliant data infrastructure solutions that supported organizational resilience.
- Managed data migration and system consolidation during major Air Force network transitions (AFNET).
- Conducted data integrity and risk assessments for 600K+ sensitive records, ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance.
- Directed network and system management across multiple units supporting over 1,200 users.
- Key Tools & Skills: Data Pipeline Monitoring | System Integration | Cybersecurity Compliance | Network Data Management
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Management & Policy
University of Maryland – Global Campus
Adelphi, MD01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology & Information System Security
University of Phoenix
Montgomery, AL01-2019
Associate of Science - Information Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2015
Skills
- Data Governance
- Risk & Compliance Management
- IT governance
- IT Project Management
- System Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Risk management
Clearance
Secret, 05/01/24
Certifications Training
- CompTIA Security +, 2027
- DoDD 8570 Information Assurance – Level II
- PMP Candidate
- SharePoint Administrator
- Power BI
- NIST SP 800-53B
Timeline
IT Cybersecurity Specialist
DHS/CISA
05.2024 - 10.2025
IG Compliance program manager
Air Force
06.2020 - 10.2023
Air Inspection Division Manager
Air Force
11.2016 - 11.2020
IT Specialist
Air Force
11.1999 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Management & Policy
University of Maryland – Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology & Information System Security
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Information Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force